2015 Specialized Fatboy SL vs 2013 Salsa Mukluk
The XL is the Salsa Mukluk size closest to your XL Specialized Fatboy SL. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Salsa Mukluk
Compared with the Specialized Fatboy SL in XL, the Salsa Mukluk in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Fatboy SL is drawn. The Salsa Mukluk numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fatboy SL XL | Salsa Mukluk XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 458mm | 446.1 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 629mm | 634.2 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 69.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73° | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 650mm | 640 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 455mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1154mm | 1151.8 – 1168.8 mm | |
| BB drop | 60mm | 60 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 315mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 849mm | 825 | −24 mm |
| Seat tube length | 533mm | 482.6 | −50 mm |
| Head tube length | 150mm | 150 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 468 |
Differences are the Salsa Mukluk minus the Specialized Fatboy SL. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Fatboy SL, 2013 Salsa Mukluk.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fatboy SLSalsa Mukluk
Each bike is ranked against the other fat bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Fatboy SLSL | Salsa Mukluk |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11L | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Next SL | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control Fat | not listed |
| Hub | Specialized Stout XC 135, Specialized Stout XC 190 | not listed |
| Rim | Hed Big Deal | not listed |
| Brake | Magura MT8 | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Stout XC | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | not listed |
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